Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone dies in car crash

"No Other Land," a documentary about a West Bank village under Israeli military occupation, won the Oscar for best documentary feature at the 97th Academy Awards. Co-directors Basel Adra and Yuval Abraham used their acceptance speech to call for an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the injustices faced by Palestinians and advocating for a political solution. This political moment stood out in an Oscars ceremony that largely avoided world events or domestic politics, with...

Sen. Lindsey Graham fired back at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Zelenskyy suggested Graham move to Ukraine for his voice to carry weight. Graham expressed support for Ukraine but criticized Zelenskyy's leadership following a recent clash in the Oval Office, questioning if a deal with the U.S. can be made. Graham emphasized the importance of the Ukrainian-American relationship but expressed doubts about future negotiations with Zelenskyy. Full Article

A Los Angeles content creator waited 58 minutes for 911 to pick up his call after his home was burglarized, with police disputing the timeline of the response. Evan Lovett, host of the “L.A. in a Minute” podcast, expressed frustration at the delayed emergency response and is now using his platform to address issues such as staff shortages in the L.A. Police Department and 911 call centers, aiming to start a constructive dialogue for the...

Some Democratic lawmakers are inviting former federal workers to President Trump's address to Congress as a form of protest against mass firings and funding cuts under his administration. The treatment of federal workers by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has sparked widespread outrage, with constituents voicing their displeasure at town halls and through phone calls to lawmakers. Guests like Adam Mulvey, a terminated Army veteran, and Gabriel D'Alatri, a fired Marine Corps veteran, will...

A multi-agency operation in Dallas led by the ATF resulted in the arrest of eight alleged 42 Oakland Crips gang members with guns, drugs, money, and a caiman alligator. The operation, dubbed "Operation Blue Laces," also seized firearms, drugs, cash, and vehicles, with suspects facing charges including drug trafficking, firearms possession, and carjacking. The suspects, with extensive criminal histories, were accused of daily drug dealing and warning each other about law enforcement raids, ultimately returning...

The carpet outside the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles for the 97th Academy Awards was classic red, with stars arriving in a variety of colors. Timothée Chalamet, Colman Domingo, Cynthia Erivo, Ariane Grande, Mikey Madison, and other luminaries had a fashionable Oscars campaign season, showcasing their sartorial best at the annual ceremony. Nominees, presenters, and performers made grand entrances in their stunning attire, with updates on their arrivals to be provided as the event continues....